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Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased nails on 12 June 1719. Dugedale acknowledges receipt of payment on 6 August 1719.

GLC03107.01306

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston of Clermont

Also contains receipts of payment signed by Samuell Johnson, L[amer] Burg, and Gilbert Livingston. All bear the date 19 August 1719.

GLC03107.01307

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston [of Clermont]

Also contains receipts of payment singed by Egbert van Borssons, 17 August 1711; John van der heul, 10 August 1719; James Jenkins, 10 August 1719; and Phillip Schuyler, 11 August 1719.

GLC03107.01308

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston of Clermont

Also contains a receipt of payment signed by Luke Brasher, of the same date.

GLC03107.01309

Account of Robert Livingston re: debt to Johnson for carpentry work

GLC03107.01310

Financial document with Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01311

Financial document with Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Witbek signed the document with his mark.

GLC03107.01312

Financial document with Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01313

"The weight of 26 Baggs of Cornell Bought of Robert Livingston"

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01314

Account of Robert Livingston of Clermont

GLC03107.01315

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased a table, cloth, and other items from Keteltas on 11 November 1718. Keteltas acknowledges receipt of payment 12 April 1719. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01316

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01317

"Account of Fatt Cattle sent to Albany"

Account records the cattle sold at Albany to the Burgers.

GLC03107.01318

Financial document with Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Tounis Snyder signed with his mark.

GLC03107.01319

Financial document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01320

"Lease of a house for one year" [fragment]

One page of a longer document outlining the terms of a lease between Robert Livingston and David Jamison.

GLC03107.01321

to Robert Livingston re: tax assessment

Philip discusses what he expects of the new taxes, and mentions that Gert van der Bergh refused Robert Livingston's offer to settle a suit.

GLC03107.01322

to Robert Livingston re: reasons for nonpayment of debts

Sydenham explains that he is facing difficult financial times, and therefore will not be able to make an expected payment to Livingston. He sites such reasons as a poor harvest and the death of some livestock to explain the shortage of funds....

GLC03107.01323

to Robert Livingston re: a matter with the Secretary of States

Hunter assures Livingston that he will follow a matter in the board with the Secretary of States, which will bring Livingston satisfaction. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01324

to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French and Indians

Philip discusses the growing hostility between colonists, Indians, and the French Canadian government. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01325

Account of Margaret Vetch

GLC03107.01326

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01327

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01328

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01329

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01330

to Robert Livingston re: trade of goods

Philip requests goods at a specific price from his father, and mentions what item he has that may be desired. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01331

to Robert Livingston re: John Livingston's affairs

Elizabeth explains how she is getting money ready to send to her husband in Great Britain, as soon as she hears of his affairs. She also asks that Robert Livingston and his wife correspond with her and her mother more frequently.

GLC03107.01332

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01333

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01334

to George Bampfeild re: salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs

Livingston discusses the action being taken to receive the unpaid portion of his salary due to him as Secretary of Indian Affairs.

GLC03107.01335

Agreement to repay a debt to Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01336

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01337

"three things are to be helped in conscience fraud, accident, . . .

. . . things of confidence." Fragment of a larger document. Explains what constitutes an accident.

GLC03107.01338

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01339

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01340

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01341

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01342

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01343

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Also includes a swatch of brown fabric with the letter.

GLC03107.01344

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01345

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01346

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01347

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01348

"Conveyance to Jo[h]anna our Daughter of the house & Lotts . . .

. . . in dock street at N York." Extensive legal document outlining the specific boundaries of the tract of land and the terms of the conveyance. Marked as a true copy. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01349

to Robert Livingston re: order for assessors to appear in Albany

Williams writes that the assessors of Albany have been ordered to appear there on the 16 of January.

GLC03107.01350

to Robert Livingston re: meeting regarding the Court House

Williams writes that some Justices are not interested in Livingston's opinion regarding the court house because of their dissatisfaction with a law Livingston made some time ago.

GLC03107.01351

to Robert Livingston re: promise to pay Abraham van Deusen's debt

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01352

Johanne Bernhart's repayment of debt to Robert Livingston

Jacob Vosburgh and Tobias Ten Broeck, two Justices of the Peace, order the terms by which Bernhart is to repay his debt to Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.01353

to Robert Livingston re: business and accounts

Van Horne informs Livingston of the status of some outstanding accounts and other business matters.

GLC03107.01354

to Robert Livingston re: plans to wait on Livingston

Collins explains that he is detained in Albany for business, but hopes to find time to wait on Livingston soon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01355

to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase a horse

Collins asks that Livingston do him a favor and purchase some horses for him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01356

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of hogs

Collins states that he has received the hogs from Livingston, and explains what he hopes to get for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01357

to Robert Livingston re: restrictions on trade with French and Indians

Philip describes the terms and restrictions that the Governor has put in place to guide trade with the French and Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01358

to Robert Livingston re: Bampfeild's appointment to Agent of Albany

Bampfeild thanks Livingston for supporting his appointment to the position of Agent of Albany, and asks Livingston to continue his advocacy. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01359

to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his...

GLC03107.01360

to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Collins notes that he has signed a certificate for Livingston's hogs, and thanks Livingston for his trouble in procuring him a mare. He expresses satisfaction with the Governor's decision to suppress unlawful trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01361

to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip discusses French attempts to manipulate the Indians and how this has interfered with trade in the colony. He also mentions the new trade restrictions and the effect they will have on his business.

GLC03107.01362

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased garlic and other items from Henderson on 7 March 1721, and cleared the account on 2 June 1722. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01363

to Robert Livingston re: medical advice

Nicolls tells Livingston how to get an individual with a fever to sweat, and also describes some other remedies. Much of the document is illegible due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01364

to Robert Livingston re: the sale of her mother's house and land

Elizabeth states that she has been administering her husband's estate in his absence, and sadly explains how her mother has been forced to sell her house and land in Norwich, and move to her house in New London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01365

Last will and testament

The document is a new copy of Robert Livingston's last will and testament, and annuls all previous wills.

GLC03107.01366

to Robert Livingston re: business with the Assembly

Burnet thanks Livingston for all his help, and states his plan to assist Livingston in his matter with the Assembly.

GLC03107.01367

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01368

"Warrant to sell the Cochins Land"

The warrant authorizes the sale and disbursement of the land belonging to a certain Mrs. Cochin, who has been condemned for murder. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01369

to Robert Livingston re: attendance at the Board of Trade

Bampfeild writes that he has taken Livingston's concerns before the Board of Trade on several occasions, and promises to forward Livingston's son's commission. He also thanks Livingston for assisting with his appointment to Agent of Albany, and...

GLC03107.01370

to Robert Livingston re: birth of a daughter

Philip writes that his wife has just given birth to a daughter, and promises to send his two sons to Livingston in order to help with the construction of a church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01371

to Robert Livingston re: a piece of news from Pennsylvania

Burnet states that he has a piece of news regarding Indian affairs from Mr. Logan, the secretary of Pennsylvania, and that he wishes Livingston to communicate this news to the House.

GLC03107.01372

to Robert Livingston re: record of transit

Nottingham writes that a record of transit can not be found in his records, and that Livingston should look for it in Albany.

GLC03107.01373

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased nails from Jay. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01374

to Brigadier Hunter re: agent of the province

The Assembly discusses the process of selection of an agent for the province.

GLC03107.01375

to Robert Livingston re: settling the affairs of the late John Livingston

Elizabeth discusses the settlement of John's affairs, and thanks Robert for doing all he has to perpetuate John's memory. She also describes her loneliness, and thanks Robert for an offer to move in with him and Alida. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01376

"Govr Burnets discourse wth 10 Sachims"

Outlines how relations between the French, English, and Indians are to proceed with regard to trade, and what precautions should be made if war becomes a threat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01377

to Robert Livingston re: difficulty obtaining a warrant

Bampfeild explains how he has had difficulty obtaining a warrant the ensure the succession of Robert's son into his father's office. However, despite the difficulty, Bampfeild expects to send it by the next ship.

GLC03107.01378

to Robert Livingston re: proposition for financial assistance

Gilbert apoligizes for falling into disfavor with his father, and explains that drastic circumstances have left him financially crippled and without a decent plot of land. He therefore proposes that his father give him some assistance, for his...

GLC03107.01379

to Robert Livingston re: guarantee of service as Agent of New York

Bampfeild tells Livingston that he was honored to receive his assistance in a campaign for the Agency of New York, and promises to work dilligently in Livingston's service.

GLC03107.01380

Resolution to Gilbert Livingston's proposal

Robert Livingston agrees to help his son out of a situation brought on by Gilbert's "folly," and offers a farm with cattle, supplies to build equipment, and some more land that may be kept or sold in order to pay off some of Gilbert's large debt.

GLC03107.01381

Account of Robert Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01382

to Robert Livingston re: a patent for Robert's son

Bampfeild explains that he has procured the desired patent for Robert's son, but will not send the original on the next ship to Boston, for fear of it blowing off the coast of New England. He also outlines that charges incurred by the process, and a...

GLC03107.01383

Order to bring Brigadier Hunter's stores to his Majesty's store house

The document orders that the stores of Brigadier Hunter, left behind in New York in the custody of Robert Livingston, be brought to his Majesty's store house in New York. It also states that what can not be immediately disposed of by his Majesty be...

GLC03107.01384

Account of Robert Livingston

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01385

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01386

Document binding Robert Livingston to William Burnet

The document binds Livingston to William Burnet until the sum of Livingston's debt is paid. Docket states that the debt was paid and canceled on 17 May 1722.

GLC03107.01387

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01388

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01389

to Robert Livingston re; [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01390

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01391

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01392

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01393

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01394

to Robert Livingston re: the palatine settlements [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01395

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01396

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01397

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01398

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01399

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01400

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Part of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01401

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01402

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01403

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01404

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01405